“ I have lived in Brazil for over a year now and really want to learn the language better! ”

“ I came to study in Rio and would like to get together with brazilians and foreigners to make friends, share experiences, party, travel, etc... ”

“ Hi! I am interested in the Brazilian culture and language I will be spending some time in Brazil soon and I really want to improve my Portuguese! And it's always great to meet new people. ”

“ Rio/US/EU (English/Spanish/Portuguese)...Residential Real Estate Investor in Copa. Owning beautiful, and just remodeled Vacation Rentals. Know of someone who needs short term accommodation? Email me at RioCarnivalRental@hotmail.com. Thank you! ”

“ Im an Irish guy, live in central London. photographer, (www.roryperkins.com website ) now traveling in Brazil. I would love to meet some british expats living in Rio de Janeiro for drinks and chat to get to know my way around. Thanks Rory P ”

“ Native New Yorker having lived in Florida for eighteen years, now in Rio for fourteen years. Import & export and always interested in new friends and investments. Always define your objectives then shoot for the goal! Gente__ Vo-ma-la! ”

“ Hello there, im a 29 year old san francisco native living here in Rio for 2 years and was recently married. Im looking for decent work with a good paycheck. Im a DJ/ music producer and all around good guy. ”

“ I am living in Rio and wondering whether there might eventually be other people who want to meet "totally strangers" - uhh - what a challenge. I am starting to settle here, destination of my childhood dreams. Never killed that dream and here I am. ”

“ Meeting new people makes life interesting.......I think thats one reason people go abroad, and it sure beats sitting in front of the TV !!!! ”

“ Hi, I'm Sergio. I'm from Rio but lived in the US for 17 years (Atlanta and Miami). Joined the group to make new friends and practice my English. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am coming to and maybe moving to Brazil and need to make friends. Sao Paulo, Rio,Porto Alegre,Curitiba,Fortaleza,Salvador.paul_modde@yahoo.ca Paul ”

“ I want to meet people to practice english and I can hlep with portuguese. I can also be a tour guide if you don't know your way around in Rio (MSN)andrezinhorealengo@hotmail.com (skype) andrefreitas_c ”

“ hey i'm jeremy. i have been in rio for 3 months and i love it, but i miss american humor and football. i have a lot of free time so i'm always down for doing something. i go bodyboarding a lot. oh yeah, i live in copacabana. jslittl@hotmail.com seeya ”

“ I am an American living in Barra and own an English course, Hometown Personal English, in Citta America. I like to meet new people, have a few drinks and chat. I would like to get a group started in Barra/Recreio. Contact me at jiminbarra@gmail.com. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a US based hispanic who is moving to Rio de Janeiro on May 7, 2007. I would like to meet other people who have moved here and share experiences and information on how to adjust to life here. ”

“ Hello! My name is Patricia and I live in Leblon . I am in RIo as an expat. My previous post was in Saudi Arabia...I am interested on meeting people like minded with the experience of living overseas. I'll be glad to meet you! Cheers! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am coming to Rio to stay for 1 month and I would like help and information on where to stay and where to go etc ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a good opportunity to meet some new people and have some fun. Rio's a great place to do both. ”

“ I am a Colombian, currently living in California, and will be moving permanently to Rio de Janeiro, end of April and will love to make contact with other English, or Spanish-speaking expats to share experiences, and chat ”